Related Products:

Description of Diovan

Diovan is a prescription drug used to treat conditions of high blood pressure, either individually or with other medications. The active ingredient present in Diovan is valsartan. Valsartan is an selective receptor blocker of angiotensin II within certain tissues in the body. It works by preventing the action of certain chemicals which lead to constriction of blood vessels. The generic name of Diovan is Valsartan.

Indications & Dosage of Diovan

Patients relating to the following medical conditions may be instructed to buy Diovan by their doctors:

Hypertension

Congestive heart failure

Post-Myocardial infarction

Dosage of Diovan tends to be highly individualized based on medical history, other medications which are co-administered, age and health requirements. Patients should administer this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The usual recommended dosage varies between the different conditions Diovan can be prescribed for as follows:

For adults suffering from high blood pressure: The starting daily dose can be 80-160mg taken once daily and may be increased to 160-320mg daily if required.

For children (above 6 years) suffering from high blood pressure: The maximum daily total dose of Diovan should not exceed 40mg after initiating it as 1.3mg/kg of body weight once daily and should not exceed 160mg if started as 2.7mg/kg of body weight once daily.

For patients suffering from congestive heart failure: Diovan should be started as 40mg tablets taken two times daily and may be increased to 80mg or 160mg twice daily.

For patients using Diovan as a post-myocardial infarction medication: The medication may be initiated as 20mg two times daily immediately after the infarction occurs. The dosage may be increased within a week to 40mg to 160mg two times daily as tolerated.

Diovan tablets should be stored at normal room temperature.

Side Effects & Interactions of Diovan

There may be several adverse reactions from using Diovan. Some of the common side effects of Diovan are:

Dizziness

Headache

Flu symptoms

Fatigue

Insomnia

Stomach troubles

Dry mouth, loss of appetite

Impotence

The following serious side effects of Diovan should be immediately reported to a doctor:

Vision problems

Irregularities in breathing, heartbeat

Pounding heartbeat, chest pain

Unusual weight gain

Fainting or similar experiences

It is extremely necessary for patients to inform the doctor regarding all the drugs being used by them to avoid serious health threats due to negative interactions of Diovan. Some of the drugs this medicine is known to interact with are: diuretic pills, NSAIDs and potassium supplements. Diovan interacts with alcohol.

Warnings & Precautions of Diovan

Diovan is a pregnancy category D drug, which implies that it may cause death or birth defects in a fetus if taken during pregnancy.

Diovan may pass into breast milk and lactating women should take doctor’s advice before using this medicine.

Even though it is essential for patients to disclose their medical history to a doctor before using Diovan, special caution should be exercised in patients who have the following conditions: kidney or liver disorder, glaucoma, allergic to penicillin or sulpha drugs, prone to dehydration and congestive heart failure.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: All medical content is supplied by a third party company who is independent from this web site. As such, this web site can not guarantee the reliability, accuracy, and /or medical efficacy of the information provided. In all circumstances, you should seek the advice of a health professional pertaining to drug, treatment and/or medical condition advice. Note that not all products are shipped by our contracted Canadian pharmacy. This website contracts with dispensaries around the world that ship products directly to our customers. Some of the jurisdiction include but are not limited to United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, India, Canada, Vanuatu, Mauritius, and USA. The items within your order may be shipped from any one of these jurisdiction depending on the availability and cost of the products at the time you place your order. The products are sourced from these countries as well as others. Please note that the product appearance may vary from actual product received depending on availability. The content above has been supplied by a third party who is contracted to, and also independent from, this web site. This web site cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability or medical efficacy of the content provided. It is suggested that you always seek the advice of a health professional for treatment, drug or medical condition advice.